Latest news events

Here are some of the latest news events from around the world:

Politics

• The United States and China have reached a trade deal, with China agreeing to increase its purchases of US goods and services by $200 billion over the next two years. (Source: BBC)
• The UK and EU have agreed on a revised Brexit deal, which will allow for a transition period to avoid a no-deal Brexit. (Source: The Guardian)
• The US House of Representatives has voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, making him the third US president to face impeachment proceedings. (Source: CNN)

Health

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus in China a global health emergency. (Source: WHO)
• The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first case of the new coronavirus in the United States. (Source: CDC)
• A new study has found that a common antibiotic, azithromycin, may be effective in treating COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. (Source: The Lancet)

Business

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average has fallen by over 1,000 points, its biggest one-day drop since October 2018, amid concerns over the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: CNBC)
• The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point to help stabilize the economy amid the outbreak. (Source: Federal Reserve)
• The European Central Bank has also cut interest rates to help mitigate the economic impact of the outbreak. (Source: ECB)

Environment

• The Australian bushfire season has been declared a national emergency, with fires burning across the country and thousands of people forced to evacuate. (Source: ABC News)
• The United Nations has warned that the world is running out of time to address climate change, with the next decade crucial in preventing catastrophic damage. (Source: UN News)
• A new study has found that the world's oceans are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, which could accelerate climate change. (Source: Nature)

Sports

• The Super Bowl LIV has taken place, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the San Francisco 49ers 31-20. (Source: ESPN)
• The Australian Open has been postponed due to the bushfire season, with the tournament now set to take place in November. (Source: The Guardian)
• The NBA has suspended its season indefinitely due to the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: ESPN)

Entertainment

• The Academy Awards have taken place, with "Parasite" becoming the first non-English language film to win the Best Picture award. (Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
• The Grammy Awards have taken place, with Billie Eilish winning six awards including Best New Artist and Record of the Year. (Source: The New York Times)
• The new James Bond film, "No Time to Die", has been delayed due to the spread of the new coronavirus. (Source: Variety)

These are just a few of the latest news events from around the world. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest news and developments!